Backcountry Access

Avalanche Safety Gear

Backcountry Access (BCA)’s mission is to save lives, not just to sell products. BCA has always considered education to be just as important as the gear it makes, which is why BCA has such a strong emphasis on researching and understanding the backcountry. The Float Airbag is the BCA Brand avalanche airbag, which has a single pillow-shaped balloon that deploys behind your head. The BCA avalanche airbag is inflated using a compressed air canister that is easy to refill at multiple BCA shops and/or scuba shops, paintball shops and other places that you think might be able to refill your canister. BCA was also the first company to create the digital beacon - which has proved to be more reliable and easy to use than the traditional analog beacons. BCA shovels and probes also feature some innovative technology like hoe mode, saws, and quick-lock extensions to cut down on the rescue time so that you can get your buddies out sooner. Have Questions about BCA gear? Visit our blog post Avalanche Gear Guide for general avalanche practices and gear or give us a call at 1-877-SNOW-BIG and we’ll give you a helping hand.

Dig Smarter with the Dozer Avalanche Shovel

The D-2 EXT Dozer is ultimate tool for “strategic shoveling” and digging out stuck snowmobiles. The Dozer easily converts to a traditional shovel making it adaptable to any backcountry situation. And the folding saw makes an effective tool for cutting away debris.

The Arsenal saw system includes a 29 cm snow/wood saw that is stowed inside the shovel grip. Once the saw is deployed, the shovel remains fully assembled and functional: the shaft does not have to be removed from the blade and the grip is still intact.